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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.91, 2,454.54 and 661.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.91, 2,454.54 and 661.76 is: 992.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.91 : 2,454.54 = 661.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.91/2,454.54 = 661.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.91x = 2,454.54 × 661.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.91x = 1,624,316.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,316.39/1,635.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.91

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